We have just finished fully restoring this beauty both inside and out. The original back and the clear dial cover were missing, so they have been replaced along with a modern ac cord. The electronics have been serviced as needed. The radio is now in perfect working order and picks up AM stations well with no hum or scratchy controls, ready for many more decades of service.
The cabinet has some cracks that have developed around the dial cover that carry through to the bottom plate of the radio. There is some unevenness to the color on one side. Without these issues, this radio would sell for $1200-$1500. Otherwise, all cosmetics are good to excellent. The handle works well, the knobs are original and our price reflects the radio's current condition.
This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most collectible radios available.
Measures: 10-1/2" wide x 6-1/2" high x 5" deep.
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Most antique radios you find on the internet have been dusted off, plugged in to check for any sound, then offered for sale as "vintage working radios". Since repairing and restoring vintage electronics is our specialty, we provide a whole different service.
Each component we offer is first thoroughly cleaned inside and out. Then all functions are tested and repaired as needed. Bad parts, weak tubes, stretched belts and damaged power cords are replaced, missing knobs are found, missing cosmetic parts are replaced. Sometimes the cabinets are fully refinished, and sometimes they only need a good polish. The unit is plugged in and left to run for 48 hours, then all functions are re-tested.
All this work is to no avail if the component arrives to you with shipping damage. That is why each piece is carefully and competently packed to withstand the rigors of UPS and the Post Office.
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